In this week's episode, we get lost in the quicksand of nuance. We consider the absurdity of free speech laws being debated in U.S. politics, and question if Caresha and Diddy are in polyamory heaven or hell? After being tempted to judge Meghan Markle's recent documentary, we journey together to find empathy around Meghan's Black identity (or lack thereof). We also both took an edible during this episode so maybe we were far-reaching in all our pondering. Who knows? Join us...

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Ep 227. Free Speech, Polyamory, Identity: Who Makes the Rules?

Rooted in friendship, humor, and self-actualization, Shanti and Antoinette are a differing, but dynamic duo who explore both the profound and the profane because #DualityIsAThing. 


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For this week's episode, Shanti talks about an upcoming vending event at Broccoli City Festival while Antoinette recounts with pride the 8th-grade graduation of her godson. For politics, we delve into the current situation in Gaza, Russia's deployment of warships to Cuba, and the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. For pop culture, we beam over Victoria Monét's newest music video release, and question if there is a silent beef between Rihanna and Beyoncé as they continue to promote their hair care lines. Our eyebrows raised as the latest Fenty hair review came from someone in Beyonce's own camp. Join us... 
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 00:00 Pets and Guilt: Balancing Attention and Love 03:18 Family Dynamics and Cultural Identities 08:21 The Power of Calendars for Organization 11:00 Celebrating the Art of Joyce J. Scott 24:39 Celebrating Jade's James Beard Award 27:27 Tensions Escalate in Israel and Lebanon 31:38 The Complex Situation in Gaza 39:34 Russia's Show of Force in Cuba 50:39 The Closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia 55:03 Hunter Biden's Guilty Verdict 57:40 Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Restriction 01:00:16 Victoria Monét's New Music Video 01:04:24 Potential Beef Between Rihanna and Beyoncé 01:09:32 Ashley Everett's Involvement in Fenty Hair Review 
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Ep 360. Beyonce & Rihanna: The New Kendrick vs Drake?

In this week's episode, Antoinette shares her excitement about receiving her recent Webby Awards while Shanti talks about a strange encounter with someone who wanted pictures of her feet. For the main topic, we discuss the break with Shanti away and its impact on us individually. We explore the difficult dynamics of our relationship and confess our need for outside help with the commitment to working on our friendship. Join us... Contact Around the Way Curls: Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6aYqKi7g-kZvFFWaxT2gQ  Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/PjVjBBQu Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content 
 00:00 Introduction and Webby Awards 01:58 Therapy and Self-Care 05:02 Curiosity about the Voicemail 29:49 The Importance of Boundaries and Asking for Help 37:13 Balancing Personal Well-being and Professional Obligations 43:47 The Role of Outside Help in Relationship Growth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 359. The Check Engine Light Is On

Shanti is back from break and full of revelations pertaining to fruit, the kind of relationship she wants, fried chicken, & her athleticism. Antoinette gives us an update on Blue being at away camp & thanks all of the guest hosts for holding her down the past several weeks.  For Politics as Usual they discuss various topics including Roc Nation's partnership with Philadelphia to provide scholarships, Gaza, Biden's executive order on the border, Hunter Biden's trial, and the blocking of the Fearless Fund by Edward Blum.  For Pop Culture, they chat about Rihanna's launch of Fenty Hair, which they could be loud and wrong now that new images have emerged, but they also may not be. Tricky....They then turn their energy toward conversation the return of Michael Richards, who made racist remarks in the past, and the lack of accountability and consequences he now faces. Join us.  
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 00:00 Gratitude and Reflection: Celebrating Podcast Guests 03:03 Revelations and Self-Reflection: Lessons from the Break 29:45 Roc Nation's Partnership with Philadelphia 42:01 Escalating Situation in Gaza 45:41 Biden's Executive Order on the Border 57:37 Hunter Biden's Trial and the Fearless Fund 01:12:46 Double Standards and Public Figures 01:15:17 Rihanna's Fenty Hair Announcement 01:26:14 Accountability and Consequences/ The Return of Michael Richards 
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Ep 358. Rihanna's Haircare, Biden's Border, & Shanti's Back

This week Antoinette is joined by renaissance creative, Franchesca Ramsey. Our convo covers a wide range of topics, including self-discovery, societal critique, and political commentary. Franchesca details the many pivots she's made in her career & personal life while providing insight into how she seamlessly & successfully incorporates her many talents into her brand. To end, Franchesca generously provides us with advice on navigating advocacy & authenticity while growing in your chosen field. Join us. 
 Follow Franchesca Website: https://www.franchesca.net/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/chescaleigh/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franchesca_leigh?lang=en Black History, For Real Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zRwxDOXqAgX6bzr2Q1Sa9 Let Me Fix It Pod: https://shows.acast.com/lemme-fix-it 
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 00:00 Political Commentary and Social Media Influence 26:21Navigating Doja Cat's Behavior and the Need for Healing 29:04 The Art of Career Pivoting and Financial Stability 35:43 Blending Creative Talents and Tapping into Your Network 53:55 Accountability and Integrity in the Entertainment Industry 54:32 Navigating Career Choices and Activism in the Entertainment Industry 56:28 The Power of Personal Growth and Reflection 01:03:28 The Art of Storytelling in Podcasting See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 357. Letting Go & Living a Creative Life ft. Franchesca Ramsey

This week Antoinette is joined by the Around the Way Curl Curmmunity's most requested guest, larger-than-life media personality, Van Lathan Jr. We begin by examining biracial identity with a breakdown of Van's newly formed Biracial Bureau of Investigation- the BBI & by discussing why he has declared himself the king of Antoinette & Shanti's hometown. For Politics as Usual, we deep dive into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Trump's recent 34 felony conviction, and the role of voting in our current political landscape. For Pop Culture, we focus solely on Van. He details a recent situation that required him to self-audit & publicly course-correct and delves into his personal reflections on how he, and society as a whole value masculinity & femininity. We end with our rapid-fire questions and a brief discussion on Black moms of biracial children mattering. Join us. 
 Follow Van: IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanlathan/?hl=en  X: https://x.com/VanLathan Watch Higher Learning Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@UCd-kgpmHsANRWOEuxiHyomg  Listen to Midnight Boys pod: https://www.theringer.com/the-midnight-boys  Buy Van's Book- Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation from your fave Black bookstore: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fat-crazy-and-tired-tales-from-the-trenches-of-transformation-van-lathan/18722943?ean=9780306923722  Listen to Van's book: Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CmdVSpUKGnjRNElc5tnxH?si=1920927d189a4af0  Watch his film Two Distance Strangers here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81447229?trackId=14277281&tctx;=-97%2C-97%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C81447229%2CVideo%3A81447229%2C  
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 00:00 The BBI: Exploring Biracial Identity 06:09 Debating Zionism: Responsible Discourse and Understanding 27:38 The Complexities of the US-Israel Relationship 50:16 Trump's Legal Issues and Our Approach Voting 01:03:28 Foreign Policy Realities and Political Decision-Making 01:05:50 The Value of Women in Society 01:38:37 The Importance of Accountability 01:40:38 Exploring Masculinity and Self-Care 01:45:00 Rapid Fire Questions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 227. Free Speech, Polyamory, Identity: Who Makes the Rules?

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